2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 21 km NNW of Midland, Texas — August 1, 2023

2023-08-01 19:39:09 UTC (2023-08-01) · approx. 12:39 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time19:39 UTC≈ 12:39 PM UTC-7
Depth9.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.177°, -102.165°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.18°, -102.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
9.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.1771°N
-102.1653°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2023oyvo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
64.0°
Min Station Distance
0.047°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-01 20:18:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2023oyvo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 1, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake 21 km NNW of Midland, Texas — August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2023oyvo/